Bedtime with little ones can be quite the feat! With four kids, it is rare that we have a night where everyone goes to bed easily and quickly. There is almost always one that can’t settle down, for a variety of reasons. Ever since my youngest turned 3 in May, she has developed so many […]
Homegate with Cavanaugh Sausage Chili + Grandma’s 93rd Birthday
Cavanaugh Sausage Chili Football season, Tailgating, and Homegating are in full swing! Who are you rooting for? My family is partial to a good game of college football, involving the BYU Cougars. My dad is a die-hard fan and will be attending the BYU vs San Jose game, just this coming weekend! I grew up […]
“Your Santa Story” Christmas Morning DVD From Santa
Today’s 2012 Holiday Gift Guide feature is very fitting for the holidays, because that is exactly what this gift is meant for. “Your Santa Story” just launched this season, and it is super cool! Because “Your Santa Story” is so real, let me explain what it is. In essence, “Your Santa Story” is a DVD […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Wedded Bliss at Disneyland
This month my husband and I are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary. Because of hubby’s school schedule, we actually decided to take our celebratory trip in September. We went to the place where dreams come true – that’s right; Disneyland. You may recall my recent review of the Crowne Plaza in Anaheim, which is where we […]
Disney’s The Lion King Broadway Musical
Disney’s The Lion King Broadway Musical Stunning – that’s the best word I can think of to describe Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway. From the moment the curtain goes up, our family was treated to a sensory feast. Not enough can be said about the imagination and creativity of the costumes and sets. You’re […]
Win Personalized Recipe Cards from Invitation Consultants
Personalized Recipe Cards from Invitation Consultants Those of you who have been following my site for a while now, may have noticed that I post a lot more recipes than I used to. I quite enjoy baking and cooking, and love sharing delicious recipes, even more. With all of the new recipes I have been […]
Sweet Potato Casserole (My Fave!)
Sweet Potato Casserole Over the past few years, Sweet Potato Casserole has become my favorite Thanksgiving dish. I really was not a fan of sweet potatoes, until I tried THIS dish! It’s true! This particular Sweet Potato Casserole Dish was made by my sister, which came from the Cooking Light Magazine, and it completely […]
Win a Merida with Angus Gift Set From Disney Pixar’s Brave
Merida with Angus Gift Set From the moment I saw the first sneakpeek of Disney Pixar’s Brave, at the 2011 D23 Expo, I knew I would fall in love. With Scotch in my blood, I am a sucker for men in kilts, bagpipes, old superstitions and the whole lot. I’ve even got 4 red-headed children […]
The Heart of Christmas DVD Giveaway Blog Hop (5 Winners)
Have you been to the store recently? Christmas items have filled the shelves. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (already)!! The day after Thanksgiving, I start getting my Christmas decorations up, soup goes in the Crock Pot, and the Christmas movies get turned on! Have you started watching the fun Christmas movies yet? […]
Skylanders Giants Best Buy Demo
Skylanders Giants Best Buy Demo As many of you already know, Skylanders Giants is number one on my boys’ Christmas list this year. The twins just had a birthday, and my oldest has a birthday in December. They wanted Skylanders Giants for their birthdays, but I told them mommy and daddy couldn’t afford it, so […]